Folders, labels and organization

Common tasks

1. Create a folder or label

   Add folders and labels from the sidebar. Rename, recolor or delete them later, and nest folders inside each other.

2. Move messages

   Move one or many messages from the toolbar or the context menu, or drag them onto a folder in the sidebar.

3. Remove a label

   Removing a label returns a message to the main inbox without breaking the conversation.

What to know

• Create, rename, recolor, or delete folders and labels, including nested folders.
• Move one or many messages from the toolbar, context menu, or drag-and-drop.
• Remove a label to return a message to the main inbox without breaking the thread.
• Unread badges update when you mark messages read or unread.
• Folder state syncs in the background so counts stay consistent across mailboxes.